Which of the following statements about taking the pulse on an infant is correct?
A) Use the radial pulse for children under age 6.
B) Take the infant's pulse when the infant is active.
C) Use a stethoscope to take the apical pulse.
D) Do not let the infant handle the stethoscope.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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